Glisson The School Guy

24/08/2026

Tshwane, we about to move into your schools. This one is going to be special.

19/08/2026

🐦 Apparently, break time isn’t only lunchtime for the kids! 😄

I noticed all these birds arriving on the field at Die Mossie Primary, picking up every little crumb and scrap the children left behind after break.

I asked the principal about it and she simply said, “That’s their lunchtime.” 😂❤️

It made me smile. Even the smallest leftovers become provision for something else.

There are little lessons everywhere when you spend your days in schools—you just have to slow down long enough to notice them.

Nothing wasted. Everyone gets lunch. 🐦🥪😂

– Glisson, The School Guy #

17/08/2026

I agree.

17/08/2026

11/08/2026

Johannesburg saw snow... so naturally I put the Christmas playlist on. 🎄❄️😂

If Mariah Carey starts defrosting, I'm taking no responsibility.

11/08/2026

07/08/2026

Three years ago, I made the decision to move back to Africa.

Looking at this map today fills me with gratitude—not because of what I’ve done, but because of what God has done through hundreds of faithful leaders, staff, volunteers, church partners, donors, and communities across the continent.

Every country represents people who chose to say “yes” to serving children.

My privilege has been to walk alongside the incredible teams in South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, and Botswana, watching them grow, overcome challenges, and continue reaching children with hope.

Africa is full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things every single day. I’m honoured to play a small part in that story.

The mission continues. 🌍❤️

– Glisson, The School Guy

03/08/2026

🌅 New Month. New Week. New Opportunities.

August is here.

A fresh page. New classrooms to walk into. New children to encourage. New partnerships to build. New opportunities to make a difference.

You can't change yesterday, but you can absolutely influence what happens today.

This month, let's choose kindness over criticism, courage over fear, and action over excuses.

Every child we reach, every conversation we have, and every life we invest in brings us one step closer to the South Africa we all dream about.

Let's make August count.

– Glisson, The School Guy 🇿🇦❤️